Christopher E. "Chris" Thorsen
About Christopher E. Thorsen
Christopher E. Thorsen is a lawyer based in Nashville, TN and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2016. Christopher E. Thorsen is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Nashville, Tennessee
- Banking and Finance Law
- Commercial Litigation
- Financial Services Regulation Law
- Litigation - Securities
- Litigation - Trusts and Estates
Current Firm: Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz PC
Education: Vanderbilt University, J.D., graduated 2000 and Northwestern University, BSSP
Location: Nashville, TN
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